Mixed Grain
Mixed Grain
Mixed Grain is our bas energy mix, a blend of the key cereal grains.
Protein 10% min
Fat 3% min
Fibre 5% max
Salt <0.3% Energy mj/kg 2600 kCal/Kg as fed Avigrain DOES NOT USE RESTRICTED ANIMAL MATERIAL
Avigrain is FREE…
– RAM FREE
– GM FREE
– Dust FREE
And always the best value for money!
– Happy Flock
– Good gut health
– Encourages foraging
– Natural alternative to manufactured feed
Daily feeding will vary depending on many factors such as the age and health of the hens, climate, the day length, the breed, access to free range pasture and whether they are molting. So there is no set rule. Expect to feed between 80-150g per day per bird.
Avigrain Pro Grain and Scratch Mix are supplemented complete grain based feeds. Mixed Grain and All Grain are high energy mixes which must be supplemented.
Manufactured feeds in the form of pellets, crumbles or mash are used in commercial poultry production. A complete and balanced ration is provided in a controlled environment with the aim of maximising egg or meat production at the lowest cost. These rations typically include medicines, vitamin and minerals and RAM based protein supplements to ensure health and nutrition is balanced and complete.
Disadvantages with manufactured feeds are:
– The gizzard does not have to work to grind the feed leading to the risk of gut health issues
– In a free range backyard situation manufactured feeds deteriorate and are less palatable and appetising than whole grains.
– The risk associated with feeding RAM, see notes in the What is RAM tab